New reports of a fire near Kanan Dune Rd. in Malibu. For my family and
friends, this is nowhere near me. Farther than the last fire.

I'll be updating on this site as I get information. Probably not as
frequent updates as last time. My Internet is out at home (unrelated to
the fire) and I'm blogging this from Mimosa Cafe. Please text or call
310-430-1873 with tips and breaking news. E-mail is jschofield at
gmail.com.

Note that I will be posting each update as individual posts, rather than
updating an existing post. I think that will work better.

Update 9:26 AM: Malibu Times has the best summary so far:

As of 8:55 the most threatened is Latigo, West
of Latigo and Kanan

Dume, Evacuation advised.

Winds are calming down slightly but high fire danger remains.

City Councilmember Ken Kearsley reports that an estimated 35 homes
have been destroyed.

Fire fighting resources are being brought in from throughout
California.

Fire Report 8:45 a.m.

Pepperdine - Classes and events cancelled including
basketball tournament. Campus residents have been moved into Tyler
Center as a safety precaution. No flames near campus at this time.
Concerned parents are referred to the Pepperdine website.
www.pepperdine.edu

Capt.Mike Brown, L A County Fire reports that his
department is now considering this a major fire with 1500 acres afire.
There are 500 fire fighters on the scene with air support of water
dropping aircraft.

Fire at Coral Canyon and PCH at 76 Station and in
back of Beau Rivage Restaurant.

Water dropping helicopters and airplanes are in the
area.

Fire being drive by SW Winds.

Fire Report 7:30 AM

Pepperdine University is not in immediate danger
although as of 6AM some Dresher Campus residents were asked to
evacuate to the Tyler Campus Center.

Malibu Mayor Jeff Jennings reporting: Home on Via
Escondido is on fire. Fire is both sides of fire. Evacuation center
established at Agoura High School. The mayor asks that Malibu citizens
look out for each other, especially in the threatened areas and assist
with evacuation of families and their animals. He is optimistic that
the state and county fire departments can knock down the fire
today.

Wind is expected to decrease later this
afternoon.

Fire 7:20 AM

John and Julie Pfeiffer of El Nido were evacuated
along with their sons, Mike, 19, Jack 16. They report that the fire
started in Malibu Bowl around 4AM Saturday morning.

Westbound PCH at Malibu Canyon Closed. Kanan Closed
at Mullholland.

Water dropping helicopters are working the fire.
Homes in Sycamore Canyon reported on fire.

Fire now at base of Coral Canyon and PCH. Fire
burning in a westerly direction at this time.

One fire fighter has been reported injured.

Fire: 7:06

At 7AM over 400 acres are burning. Residents of
Latigo and Coral Canyon being evacuated. Several homes reported afire.
Fire has crossed PCH east of Malibu Road. At least 6 homes are full
engulfed in flames at this time. Wind gusts up to 60 miles an hour in
some areas.

A brush fire is burning in the Corral Canyon area of
Malibu. Evacuations are in progress in the Malibu Bowl area, Corral
Canyon, Newell Canyon (County), and Latigo Canyon. The Fire Department
advises that the fire is moving in a south/southwest direction. Malibu
Canyon and Kanan Roads are currently open; however, PCH is being
limited to residents only at this time. The Malibu City Staff has
activated its Emergency Operations Center in City Hall.

Malibu Fire 6:55 AM

Fire continues in Coral Canyon/Latigo Area Fire
burning from Malibu Bowl- Upper Coral to PCH. Canyon. 30-40 homes are
reported to be in immediate danger. Water dropping aircraft are in the
area. 300 plus acres have been burnt as of 6:55.

Jason Ward resident of Ingleside Way says his house
is burning. He and his wife Tiffany were able to escape the fire with
their animals.